The T in my head, thoughts?
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Island Girl
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I can see where a frame might just come in pretty handy . . . . 
Like the wheel choice, nice and contemporary to go with the engine choice . .
Is the frame a custom, or one of the usual manufacturers?
Like the wheel choice, nice and contemporary to go with the engine choice . .
Is the frame a custom, or one of the usual manufacturers?
old round fart
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Like the wheel choice too! Seeing them together really showed big and little.
Mykk
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Not sure yet. I'm playing it by ear
Speedway Motors Nostalgia T frame
American Racing VN502, 15"x10" rears & 15"x5" fronts. Rear tires are M&H 30"x14.5" (12" tread) Cheater slicks with tubes. Fronts are Firestone 155/80-15
Dezolde
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Thank you, nice looking wheels.
Mykk
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Frame arrived: Speedway Motors Nostalgia bare T frame. I was saving up for a CCR frame, sent an email to the company explaining I'm ready to order a bare frame. They responded that they've had a price increase and the website is out dated with old pricing and they weren't willing to honor their misleading online price guide..... Not only did their new pricing go beyond my budget it also makes their bare frame the most expensive frame on the market. Instead I ordered up the Speedway frame and couldn't be happier at the moment.
Having the rear most crossmember resting on the Jag diff has what I'd consider a nice & long wheelbase. The front of the frame is a good height but the rear is too high for my taste. I think ultimately the rear end is going to come forward and up into the frame, that will also pull the rear wheels in closer to the body. Unfortunately tucking that diff and brakes out of view
Having the rear most crossmember resting on the Jag diff has what I'd consider a nice & long wheelbase. The front of the frame is a good height but the rear is too high for my taste. I think ultimately the rear end is going to come forward and up into the frame, that will also pull the rear wheels in closer to the body. Unfortunately tucking that diff and brakes out of view
JetMech727
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Wow! I like where this is headed. Definitely has some kool factor.
Gerry
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Island Girl
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I definitely like the wheels back, (maybe that's why I'm partial to the 27) how about add 6" or so in the frame's kick-up?
I haven't a clue based from experience, as to how narrow-able the Jag rear is, (but it looks like it would be a job from hell to pull off) but if you widen the extended portion of the kickup, you'd have the structure for decent geometry for the spring/shock mounts without having to narrow.
I haven't a clue based from experience, as to how narrow-able the Jag rear is, (but it looks like it would be a job from hell to pull off) but if you widen the extended portion of the kickup, you'd have the structure for decent geometry for the spring/shock mounts without having to narrow.
Dezolde
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I'm told earlier 55" wide half shafts and lower control arms are interchangeable with those from 61+" sedan unit used buy OP. If those are not available, the sedan half shafts and lower control arms can be narrowed. Here's a picture of mine narrowed to 57".
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Gerry
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Narrowing a Jag IRS is not really a big deal. Lathe and welder is about all it takes. plenty of info on doing it if you do a search on Guggle. E Type or early Mk 2 are the narrowest, although where you can get one these days is a different matter.
Most want the rear wheels to just 'cut' the body; if they are too far back they can look as if they are an add one, rather than part of the car. Course, all always JMHO.
As to width, well LST has always been a benchmark for Ts.
Most want the rear wheels to just 'cut' the body; if they are too far back they can look as if they are an add one, rather than part of the car. Course, all always JMHO.
As to width, well LST has always been a benchmark for Ts.
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